
SIMPLEDRIVE MINI
QUICK START
PORTABLE USB DISK DRIVE
Congratulations on purchasing SimpleDrive Mini
from SimpleTech.
SimpleDrive Mini is ideal for transporting digital photos,
MP3 music, MPEG movie clips, and other data.
SimpleDrive Mini works with virtually any Windows
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Macintosh
Mac OS
computer with a USB port, running Microsoft
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9.2 and later. SimpleDrive Mini is USB 2.0 compliant/USB 1.1 compatible—
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or
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Windows ME, 2000, XP, and
delivering data transfer speeds up to 480 megabits per second.
What You Should Have
• SimpleDrive Mini USB drive
• StorageSync
®
backup software
CD
• Quick Start guide (this guide)
• Warranty card
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local reseller or retailer for replacement.
This quick start guide includes instructions on connecting and using SimpleDrive
Mini with Windows and Apple
your computer’s user manual to determine if there are any additional instructions
related to the installation and use of USB devices.
可在线获取本指南的中文版本。
Une version française de ce guide est disponible en ligne.
Eine deutsche Version dieses Handbuchs ist online verfügbar.
Una versione in lingua italiana di questa guida è disponibile online.
このガイドの日本語バージョンは、オンラインでご利用になれます。
이 안내서의 한국어본이 온라인에 있습니다 .
Hay una versión española de esta guía disponible en Internet.
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Macintosh computers. You may also want to consult

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows Users
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Pentium®-class, 200MHz PC or equivalent
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Windows ME, 2000, XP
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32MB RAM (or as required by system)
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Available USB 2.0/1.1 port
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Mac
Users
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iMac®, G3, G4, G5 or iBook
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Mac OS 9.2 and later
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32MB RAM (or as required by system)
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Available USB 2.0/1.1 port
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
No tools or special equipment are required to install SimpleDrive Mini.
Windows ME, 2000 and XP
No drivers are required. Plug SimpleDrive Mini into an available USB port and Windows
will install the files needed to use the drive.
Mac OS 9.2 and later
No drivers are required. Plug SimpleDrive Mini into an available USB port and your
computer will automatically detect the drive.
For optimal performance, install the latest updates from Apple on your computer.
Download the updates from www.apple.com or open the software update tool
located in the Mac OS X system preferences folder. On computers running
Mac OS 9, the software update tool is located in the control panel folder.
PRODUCT GUIDES, DRIVERS AND INFORMATION
This guide, drivers and additional information on the SimpleDrive Mini are available
online at www.simpletech.com/support. To view SimpleTech downloadable documents,
you will need Adobe Acrobat
®
Reader®.
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VISUAL TOUR
HDD Activity LED (Blue)
Illuminates to indicates disk drive read/write
activity.
Release Switch
Press to release the USB plug to the fully extended
position.
Retractable USB Plug (Type A)
USB interface for connecting SimpleDrive Mini to
your computer.
CONNECTING SIMPLEDRIVE MINI
1 Press the release switch to extend SimpleDrive Mini’s USB plug.
2 Insert the USB plug into the USB connector on
your computer.
If necessary, SimpleDrive Mini’s USB plug can
be rotated to facilitate insertion.
180° rotation
After connecting SimpleDrive Mini, it is ready to use. You don’t need to restart your
computer or install additional software.
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